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Offline Papaw

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Tools- New to me Craftsman belt sander
« on: June 09, 2011, 03:09:16 PM »
On the trip to Lynn Dowd's sale, I spent the night at Mrchuck's home in Gun Barrell City, and in conversation, I said I was ready to buy a belt sander, and might have to visit Harbor Freight.
Chuck pointed out a Craftsman 1/3HP sander he had bought some time ago at a garage sale, and was not using. It followed me home, along with two new belts!
I set it up one night at work, and it runs fine, except for slowing down after a little bit. I will check the bearings, etc. before I put it in service.
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Re: Tools- New to me Craftsman belt sander
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2011, 08:16:41 PM »
Looks pretty good. Reminds me of the one my grandfather use to have. Looks exactly like it.
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
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Re: Tools- New to me Craftsman belt sander
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2011, 09:20:33 AM »
I'd like to find one of those myself, at the right price.   Used one at my old job, and found it very useful.

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Re: Tools- New to me Craftsman belt sander
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2011, 07:37:38 PM »
I'm gled you will put it to use.
Every time I walked into my "old shop", it always asked,,"i'm" ready, please use me".
Got to feeling guilty. Glad you are happy.
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